Nurse Manager Cath Lab Cardiovascular Center

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Divisional Director of the service, the Nurse Manager has 24–hour responsibility for the effective implementation of the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures of the Hospital and the Nursing Department and their effect on patient care in a designated unit. The Nurse Manager has authority to make decisions on that unit in the areas of patient care, human resource and financial management. South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system in Southeastern Massachusetts. South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work “As One” toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership ability and potential managerial competency
Effective communication skills
Ability to deal well with people
Ability to problem solve
Ability to confront/resolve issues
Ability to motivate others
Ability to plan, organize and direct the activities of others
BSN required
Five (5) years clinical experience
Minimum of two (2) years of management experience
Maintains current certifications/license as required by job
RN-Registered Nurse - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)

Nice To Haves

MS preferred

Responsibilities

Monitors/maintains unit compliance with regulatory, accrediting and Hospital policy for patient services, and environmental and personnel safety.
Maintains current license and knowledge of nursing care requirements for all patients on the unit. Assesses need for personal growth and development and takes the initiative in seeking opportunities to meet this need.
Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow-through and communication.
Fosters a service that is consistent with the patient care beliefs and shared management philosophy of the department.
Responsible for on-going development of staff and unit specific patient care programs.
Disseminates information to staff members that directly relates to the unit, divisional, departmental and organizational changes, programs and strategic goals.
Responsible for effective and efficient fiscal management of department operations to ensure proper utilization of organizational and financial resources.
Is responsible for department’s operational excellence; assures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional standards.
Manages human resources to assure quality services and promote positive employee relations.
Consistently uses patient rounding to identify clinical and patient satisfaction issues, concerns, bed flow issues and communicates pertinent patient and unit information to the Director. Assists the Divisional Director in development, implementation and evaluation of on-going service programs which assure quality nursing, and patient care programs consistent with the Hospital mission.
Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
Collaborates with other organizational departments to improve and enhance patient care services.
In collaboration with the Director efficiently utilizes all resources and facilitates optimum capacity management to meet the needs of the organization and the unit.
Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization. Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role - for example, Lotus Notes or Meditech System.